Man Wearing Hardhat And Vest Robs Faries Food And Liquor

The Decatur Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Faries Food and Liquor at 2975 East Faries Parkway. The suspect entered the store wearing an “upside down yellow vest” and hardhat, according to the report.

Approximately 7 a.m. Thursday morning, a 46-year-old female employee was working in the store, when an unknown suspect entered, brandished a weapon and demanded the cash register to be opened. The woman complied and the suspect grabbed some cash, before fleeing the scene.

No injuries were reported, according to the report. The suspect is described as a 5-foot-7 black man around 40 years old. He was wearing dark pants and a long-sleeve shirt.